Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced 11 new approvals through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) that will clean up former industrial sites in Allegheny, Berks, Blair, Cumberland, Erie, and Montgomery counties to prepare them for occupation by businesses and residential properties. “These projects will not only protect the environment and remove harmful […]
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Governor Wolf Applauds Legislature for Cementing His Pennsylvania Business One-Stop Shop into Statute
October 18, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf applauded the legislature for the passage of House Bill 1284, which codifies into statute the governor’s PA Business One-Stop Shop initiative designed to help entrepreneurs in all stages of starting and running a business. “As a former business owner, I know that for too long the processes and […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Silberline Manufacturing Co., Inc., a manufacturer of special effect aluminum pigments, will expand its presence in Tamaqua, Schuylkill County, adding new jobs to its Pennsylvania workforce. “This project will help keep a more than 60-year employer in Schuylkill County modern and competitive in today’s economy,” said […]
Wolf Administration Announces New Advanced Manufacturing Training Opportunities for Workers in Southwestern Pennsylvania
October 16, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of a new $1 million grant to United Mine Workers of America Career Centers, Inc. (UMWACC) to support additional training opportunities at its training center currently undergoing extensive renovations and upgrades in Prosperity, Greene County. The training center will help train and build a competitive […]
Governor Wolf Announces Spark Therapeutics to Expand in West Philadelphia with New Facility, 500 New Jobs
October 11, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Spark Therapeutics, Inc., a fully-integrated commercial gene therapy company, has decided to expand its research and development capabilities at its current home in West Philadelphia. This expansion project is expected to create nearly 500 new high-paying jobs in the area. “Spark Therapeutics’ decision to expand in […]
Wolf Administration Announces New Training Opportunities in Plastics Manufacturing in Western Pennsylvania
October 11, 2018
Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined leaders from the Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC), Allegheny County executive Rich Fitzgerald, and other local leaders at CCAC West Hills Center to announce a new worker training program to be offered by CCAC. The new program will focus […]
Governor Wolf Announces New Apprenticeship Opportunities for the Skilled Trades in Allegheny County
October 10, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of three apprenticeship grants to assist with the costs of necessary classroom training for 57 apprentices in Allegheny County, enabling the recipients to strengthen and expand their apprenticeship programs. The funding, granted to the Cement Masons Local 526, the Associated Master Plumbers of Allegheny County, and […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of State-Funded Affordable Housing for Seniors and Veterans in Northumberland County
October 3, 2018
Mount Carmel, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined by local officials and community leaders in breaking ground on a block of affordable senior housing with a preference for veterans in Mount Carmel Borough, Northumberland County. “This project is the result of the coordination of several partners […]
Governor Wolf Announces Six New Small Business Projects in Five Counties, Enabling Expansion and Jobs Creation
October 3, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for six business projects in five counties that will enable companies to grow and expand production and enable a new restaurant to open. The projects are expected to create and retain more than 250 full-time […]
Governor Wolf Announces Airgas to Expand Presence in Pennsylvania, Creating 30 New Bucks County Jobs
October 3, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Airgas USA, LLC (Airgas), a supplier of industrial, medical and specialty gases, welding equipment and supplies, and safety products will expand its presence in Plumsteadville, Bucks County, creating 30 new Pennsylvania jobs. “Manufacturing is a vital sector of Pennsylvania’s economy, and this decision by Airgas to […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of New State-Supported Hydro Facility in Schuylkill County
October 2, 2018
Cressona, PA – Today, Office of the Governor northeast/central director Cassandra Coleman was joined by company executives and local leaders to celebrate the groundbreaking of a new manufacturing facility of Hydro, a global supplier of extruded aluminum serving the construction, transportation, infrastructure, and energy industries, in Cressona, Schuylkill County. The project is being supported through […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Funded Revitalization and Economic Development Projects in Warren
October 1, 2018
Warren, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined by local officials and community leaders for a tour of multiple state-funded community revitalization and economic development projects in downtown Warren, Warren County. “Today’s tour showcased some of the important history of Warren, but even more so, we saw […]
Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of Hydro, Creation of 60 New Jobs in Schuylkill County
September 27, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Hydro, a global supplier of extruded aluminum serving the construction, transportation, infrastructure, and energy industries, will expand its Cressona manufacturing facility, a move that is expected to create 60 family-sustaining jobs in Schuylkill County where the expansion will take place. “Hydro is a cornerstone of Schuylkill […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Development Projects in Boyertown
September 25, 2018
Boyertown, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined by local officials and community leaders on a tour of multiple state-supported community development projects in Boyertown, Berks County. “Walking through the main street district, you really get a sense of character and pride unique to Boyertown,” said Secretary […]
Lemont Furnace, PA – Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by community members for a Cabinet in Your Community event at Penn State Fayette. “The feedback from the Cabinet in Your Community events is invaluable to help those in Harrisburg make decisions with the information gathered by being in our cities, towns, boroughs, and […]
Wolf Administration Announces New Housing Project in Bloomsburg to Assist Flood Victims
September 18, 2018
Bloomsburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Rick Vilello was joined by Sen. John Gordner, Rep. Dave Millard, and other local leaders to announce a new multi-phase, mixed-use residential and commercial development in Bloomsburg. The project will create new, flood-resilient housing for residents, many of whom found their homes […]
Governor Wolf Announces More Than 350 New Projects to Improve Water Infrastructure, Promote Community Development, and Protect the Environment
September 18, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf today announced 359 new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA): 236 Small Water and Sewer Program projects to protect and improve municipalities’ water systems, and 123 projects using funds collected from the impact fee on unconventional gas wells in the Marcellus Shale which will support public […]
Wolf Administration: New Grant Program is an Investment in Pennsylvania’s Dairy Industry, Farmers
September 18, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the availability of $5 million in grant funding to help Pennsylvania dairy farmers overcome challenges and capitalize on new opportunities. This historic funding, made available for the first time under the Pennsylvania Dairy Investment Program, is the most recent of several initiatives from the Wolf Administration to […]
Wolf Administration Encourages Young Women to Consider STEM Careers During Keynote Speech at Women in Science Symposium, Wayne County
September 18, 2018
Hawley, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Technology and Innovation Sheri Collins encouraged a crowd of more than 160 students to consider career possibilities in the science and technology fields during the Fourth Annual Women in Science Symposium in Hawley, Wayne County. “I am truly honored to be […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Tech-Focused Business Incubator in Honesdale, Wayne County
September 17, 2018
Honesdale, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Technology and Innovation Sheri Collins toured the Stourbridge Project, a tech-focused business incubator in Honesdale, Wayne County. “The Stourbridge Project is a unique venture accomplished through partners who have a vision of advancing the entrepreneurial spirit of the community,” said Deputy […]
Governor Wolf Announces Additional Apprenticeship Opportunities for Careers in Plumbing, HVAC, and Weatherization in Greater Philadelphia Area
September 14, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding to expand apprenticeship opportunities in the city of Philadelphia and Delaware County. The two grants, approved for the Pennsylvania Association of Plumbing, Heating, and Cooling Contractors (PAPHCC) and the Energy Coordinating Agency of Philadelphia, underscore the governor’s commitment to increasing job training opportunities […]
Wolf Administration Tours Sheet Metal Workers Training Facility, Highlighting Apprenticeships and Workforce Development
September 14, 2018
Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined leaders from Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #12 for a tour of its training facility in Pittsburgh. The tour highlighted Governor Wolf’s commitment to strengthening the Pennsylvania workforce through apprenticeships. “Organizations like the Sheet Metal Workers are key players in […]
Wolf Administration Positions Pennsylvania for Global Investment Opportunities with Bringing the World to PA Event
September 13, 2018
Lancaster, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined the World Trade Center Harrisburg to discuss global investment opportunities with the business community at the Cork Factory Hotel in Lancaster. The discussions were part of this year’s Bringing the World to PA event, a two-week, 10-stop tour connecting Pennsylvania […]
Governor Wolf Announces Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company to Expand Headquarters in Philadelphia, Creating More Than 100 New Jobs
September 7, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Reliance Standard Life Insurance Company (RSL), an insurance carrier specializing in group employee benefits and fixed annuities, will expand its Philadelphia headquarters and relocate it into a larger facility in the city. The expansion will create 127 well-paying jobs in the next three years. “The decision […]
Wolf Administration Announces Enhancements of Critical Transportation Infrastructure to Support Dunbar Business Park in Fayette County
September 7, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding for transportation infrastructure improvements to the Dunbar Business Park, a more than 250-acre development expected to create more than 1,000 new jobs in the region upon completion. “In order for economic development projects like the […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Downtown Easton, Northampton County
September 6, 2018
Easton, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin and Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders and stakeholders on a downtown tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Easton, Northampton County. “It is inspiring to see so many positive changes happening at once in Easton,” said […]
Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of Production Capacity, Job Creation at TruFood Mfg., Inc.
September 5, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced a new low-interest loan approval through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for TruFood Mfg., Inc., a confection and snack food manufacturer, that will enable the expansion of the company’s production capacity and the creation of more than 50 new jobs in the Pittsburgh area. “This […]
Wolf Administration Announces Enhancements of Critical Transportation Infrastructure to Ellis Preserve Town Center in Delaware County
September 4, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding for critical transportation infrastructure improvements in Newtown Township, Delaware County that will support the development of the Ellis Preserve Town Center. “The ongoing development of Ellis Preserve Town Center is a significant economic development project […]
Wolf Administration Announces Enhancements of Critical Transportation Infrastructure to Support Cranberry Township Economic Development Projects
August 29, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding for the development of the MSA Thruway, a critical transportation infrastructure project in Cranberry Township, Butler County that will provide a connection between the Cranberry Springs development and the Cranberry Woods Business Park, reduce traffic […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Expansion of Ritz-Craft Corp. of Pennsylvania in Mifflinburg, Union County
August 29, 2018
Mifflinburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders and stakeholders in highlighting Governor Tom Wolf’s commitment to business growth and job creation by touring Ritz-Craft Corp. of Pennsylvania, Mifflinburg, which is undergoing a state-supported expansion. “One of the top priorities of the Wolf Administration is strengthening […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Lancaster
August 29, 2018
Lancaster, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders and stakeholders on a tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Lancaster. “It’s easy to see from the vibrancy of the downtown that the leaders of Lancaster have a strong unified vision for the […]
Wolf Administration Visits Startup Developing Audio Technology to Ferment Beer in State College, Centre County
August 28, 2018
State College, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin visited with TZero Labs, a State College-based startup developing audio technology to optimize the fermentation rate of beer. “The TZero team is exactly the type of innovative entrepreneurship we’re hoping to inspire with our small business support at DCED,” said […]
Wolf Administration Announces Enhancements of Transportation Infrastructure to Support Expansion of Eurofins in Lancaster County
August 23, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding for infrastructure improvements that will enhance traffic flow to the expanding Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories campus in Upper Leacock Township, Lancaster County. “Any time you have a large job creation project like the expansion of Eurofins […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Lansdowne, Delaware County
August 22, 2018
Lansdowne, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders and stakeholders on a tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Lansdowne, Delaware County. “Lansdowne is a great example of how a community can become stronger when public and private organizations work together,” said Secretary Davin. “The state […]
Wolf Administration Announces Enhancements of Transportation Infrastructure for Cool Valley Business Park in Washington County
August 21, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding for infrastructure improvements that will enhance traffic flow to the Cool Valley Business Park in Cecil Township, Washington County. “With the development of a business park as big as Cool Valley comes infrastructure challenges that […]
Wolf Administration Announces Funding to Enhance Transportation Infrastructure for Pennridge Airport Business Park in Bucks County
August 16, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced the approval of new funding for infrastructure improvements that will enhance traffic flow to the Pennridge Airport Business Park in East Rockhill Township and Perkasie, Bucks County. “When dealing with a project as significant as the Pennridge Airport Business Park, […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects, Fire House Expansion in Aston, Delaware County
August 14, 2018
Aston, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders on a tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Aston, Delaware County. “Today’s visit has been a great opportunity to see a place where a lot of progress is being made,” said Deputy Secretary […]
Wolf Administration Announces Funding for Water, Accessibility, and Safety Improvements in Five Counties
August 13, 2018
Harrisburg, PA — Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced more than $3.75 million in Community Block Grant Development (CDBG) funding to provide clean water, repair roadways and sidewalks, and improve sewage in communities in Blair, Centre, Fayette, Schuylkill, and Somerset counties. “This vital grant program will allow for costly […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Freshpet, Inc. (Freshpet), a producer of fresh dog and cat food, will expand its pet food production operations at its current location in Hanover Township, Northampton County. The expansion will create 100 new full-time jobs in the next three years. “Freshpet’s growth has been a significant […]
Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Bring Broadband Access to Nearly 1,400 Customers in Rural Potter County
August 7, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new funding to bring broadband internet access to nearly 1,400 customers across Potter County through the construction of more than 100 miles of fiber cable. “Access to broadband opens the lines of communication in many ways,” Governor Wolf said. “By bringing faster internet service to rural Pennsylvania, […]
Governor Wolf Announces New Loan Funding Enabling Businesses to Relocate to, Reopen in Pennsylvania
August 2, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for three business projects in two counties that will enable the relocation of businesses into Pennsylvania and will re-open a closed-down limestone mining site. The projects are expected to create nearly 40 full-time jobs. “Any […]
Governor Wolf Announces Creation of up to 188 New Jobs Through Air Liquide Expansion in Northampton County
July 31, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Air Liquide Advanced Materials, Inc., a manufacturer of specialty chemicals in the semiconductor business and subsidiary of Air Liquide Group, has chosen Pennsylvania as the location to expand its operations in a move that will create nearly 200 family-sustaining new jobs in Northampton County. “This project […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Blight Remediation and Housing Access Projects in Girardville
July 30, 2018
Girardville, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders on a tour of state-supported blight remediation and housing access projects in Girardville, Schuylkill County. “The Wolf Administration is committed to making Pennsylvania a great place to live and work, from the largest cities […]
Wolf Administration Visits State-Supported Downtown Revitalization Projects and Business Incubator in Hazleton
July 30, 2018
Hazleton, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders and stakeholders on a tour of state-supported downtown revitalization projects and the Penn State Hazleton LaunchBox business incubator in Hazleton, Luzerne County. “There’s a positive atmosphere brewing in Hazleton’s business core,” said Vilello. “I’m […]
Greensburg, PA – Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by community members for a Cabinet in Your Community event in Greensburg, Pennsylvania. “The feedback from the Cabinet in Your Community events is invaluable to help those in Harrisburg make decisions with the information gathered by being in our cities, towns, boroughs and townships for […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Business Finance Carol Kilko was joined by Harrisburg-area entrepreneur Amma Johnson, founder of the AMMA JO brand, to demonstrate Governor Wolf’s new PA Business One-Stop Shop, a tool designed to help entrepreneurs in all stages of starting and running a business. […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of five loans to minority-owned small businesses through the Pennsylvania Minority Business Development Authority (PMBDA) that will help the businesses grow, thrive, and create jobs across the commonwealth. “The PMBDA is a vital program that helps ensure every business owner in Pennsylvania has access to […]
Wolf Administration Highlights Job Training Program Success Stories Made Possible by Governor’s Manufacturing PA Initiative
July 24, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary for Technology and Innovation Sheri Collins joined representatives from Reading Area Community College (RACC), Johnstown Area Regional Industries (JARI), Northeastern Pennsylvania Industrial Resource Center, and other partners to provide an update on Governor Wolf’s Manufacturing PA initiative, which supports Pennsylvania’s manufacturing community […]
Wolf Administration Announces New Funding for Cleanup of Former Allison Hill Automotive Site
July 19, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the approval of new funding through the Industrial Sites Reuse Program (ISRP) that will provide for the cleanup of 2.3 acres of the former Allison Hill Automotive site in Harrisburg, Dauphin County to provide for further development on the property for a Hamilton Health Center building addition. […]
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced five new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), that will benefit Pennsylvania residents and businesses through promoting energy efficiency, providing farmers with crucial loan funding, and building out infrastructure to bring abundant energy to homes and commercial buildings. “To spur economic development in Pennsylvania, it […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of a grant to PA Heavy & Highway to expand its apprenticeship program to train additional workers in the fields of heavy equipment operation, construction form carpentry, and construction labor. The funding will build on the governor’s commitment to expanding job training opportunities for Pennsylvanians and […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Waynesboro, Franklin County
July 16, 2018
Waynesboro, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders and stakeholders on a tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Waynesboro, Franklin County. “This is my first time in Waynesboro, and I’m blown away by the charm of the downtown,” said Deputy Secretary […]
Wolf Administration Tours Multiple State-Supported Community Revitalization Projects in Erie
July 13, 2018
Erie, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local leaders and stakeholders on a tour of state-supported community revitalization projects in Erie. “Erie has become a model of community revitalization for the state,” said Deputy Secretary Vilello. “The Wolf Administration has prioritized economic development […]
Wolf Administration Highlights State-Supported Economic Development and Infrastructure Projects in Oil City
July 11, 2018
Oil City, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined the local leaders and partners on a tour of community revitalization and economic development projects in Oil City, Venango County. The tour included stops at the sites of a future craft brewery in the historic […]
Governor Wolf Announces New Loan Approvals, Supporting Small Business Expansion and 125 Manufacturing Jobs
July 11, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for two business projects in Westmoreland County that will help create and retain approximately 125 jobs statewide. The loan funding will assist businesses with the costs of expanding into larger, more capable facilities that will […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of Revitalization Project Linking Lycoming College Campus to Downtown
July 9, 2018
Multi-Phase RACP Project Will Link Campus to Surrounding Neighborhoods Williamsport, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders, college officials, and alumni in breaking ground on the Lycoming College Gateway Building, the first phase of a long-term project to create a stronger link between the college’s campus […]
Wolf Administration Tours State-Supported Food and Housing Access Projects in Kittanning
July 6, 2018
Kittanning, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders in touring two state-supported programs that increase access to food and affordable housing in Kittanning, Armstrong County. “Seeing the physical construction of this critical work to support members of the Kittanning community is uplifting,” said Secretary Davin. “We […]
State-Supported Incubator to Assist Emerging Bakers in Launching Careers Pittsburgh, PA – Today Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders and partners in a cake-cutting ceremony for The Bakery Society Pittsburgh, a bakery incubator supporting a cohort of bakers-in-residence in the Mount Oliver neighborhood of Pittsburgh, Allegheny County. “This […]
Wolf Administration Hosts Demonstration of PA Business One-Stop Shop at Ben Franklin TechVentures in Bethlehem
June 26, 2018
Bethlehem, PA – Today, Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin demonstrated Governor Wolf’s new PA Business One-Stop Shop, a tool designed to help entrepreneurs in all stages of starting and running a business, to small business owners at the Ben Franklin TechVentures technology incubator in Bethlehem. Secretary Davin also hosted […]
Wind Gap, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary Carol Kilko joined developers and local leaders in breaking ground for the Green Knight Industrial Park in Wind Gap, Northampton County. The approximately $5 million project will develop the 55-acre site – formerly used as a slate quarry and a tire […]
Governor Wolf Approves Funding to Help Berks County Job Seekers Overcome Work Barriers and Attain Manufacturing Careers
June 21, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding to the Greater Reading Chamber Alliance (GRCA) to provide manufacturing career training to individuals with barriers, especially those for whom English is a second language. The new training program, developed using input from local manufacturers, will strengthen the area workforce and provide job […]
Governor Wolf Announces New Student Apprenticeship Opportunities with the School District of Philadelphia
June 19, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of an apprenticeship grant to the School District of Philadelphia to assist with the costs of its apprenticeship program for plumbers and electricians, enabling the district to strengthen its apprenticeship programs and put career and technical education students on career pathways within the school district. The […]
Wolf Administration Highlights State-Supported Blight Eradication Projects in Northumberland County
June 18, 2018
Shamokin, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Deputy Secretary of Community Affairs Rick Vilello joined local officials on a tour highlighting state-supported blight eradication work completed through Northumberland County’s county-wide blight elimination program. “Northumberland County has developed a unique blight elimination strategy,” said Deputy Secretary Vilello. “A core belief of the […]
Clarion, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined developers and local leaders in breaking ground for the GlassWorks Business Park in Clarion, Clarion County. The $39 million project will convert a 28.5-acre brownfield site formerly housing the Owens-Illinois Glass Plant into a compound with seven building pads ready […]
Governor Wolf Announces Increased Training Opportunities for Careers in Demand in Western Pennsylvania
June 15, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of two apprenticeship grants to assist with classroom training for 60 apprentices in Western Pennsylvania, enabling the recipients to strengthen and expand their apprenticeship programs. The funding, granted to Sheet Metal Workers Local Union #12 and Steamfitters Local Union 449 in Pittsburgh, will build on the […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin announced that the U.S. Department of the Treasury has approved the commonwealth’s nominations for designation of 300 census tracts across Pennsylvania as Qualified Opportunity Zones. “Approval of our nominated tracts is an important step in the process of bringing critical investment […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders to celebrate the ribbon-cutting of the new Rail Park in Center City Philadelphia. The park is designed to serve as an informal, leafy green space with room to walk and sit for the Philadelphia community, and was supported […]
Wolf Administration Connects with Community Members in Pittsburgh during Cabinet in Your Community Event
June 13, 2018
Pittsburgh, PA – Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by nearly 100 attendees for a Cabinet in Your Community event at the University of Pittsburgh. “This series is a great opportunity for communities to engage with their state government and learn about the commonwealth’s investments in their region,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “Last week […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of apprenticeship grants to four central Pennsylvania businesses to assist with the costs of necessary classroom training that complements on-the-job training, enabling the companies to strengthen and expand their apprenticeship programs. The funding, which will build on the governor’s commitment to expanding job training opportunities for […]
Wolf Administration Announces Funding for Flood Protection for Pine Grove Residents and Businesses
June 7, 2018
Pine Grove, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined Senator David Argall, Representative Mike Tobash, and other elected officials to announce the approval of funding to support a comprehensive flood protection project in Pine Grove. This announcement comes after years of the administration working with the community to […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for six business projects in five counties across the commonwealth that will help create and retain nearly 100 jobs statewide. The loan funding will assist businesses with costs ranging from expanding pediatric services, to adding […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that AmerisourceBergen, a global health care solutions provider, has selected Pennsylvania as the location to expand its national headquarters, a move that is expected to create more than 550 new family-sustaining jobs in Montgomery County where the expansion will take place. “This project is so significant not […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that Acutec Precision Aerospace (Acutec), Inc., a woman-owned manufacturer of components and subassemblies for the aerospace industry that has been located in Crawford County for more than thirty years, will further invest in the city of Meadville by expanding its aerospace manufacturing facility located in the city […]
Slippery Rock, PA – Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by community members for a Cabinet in Your Community event at Slippery Rock University. “The Cabinet in Your Community series has been hosted across the commonwealth to ensure that my administration has the best opportunity to have valuable dialogue with all Pennsylvanians,” said Governor […]
Secretary Davin Highlights State-Supported Downtown Beautification Projects During Walking Tour of Bedford
May 31, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local officials for a walking tour of downtown Bedford, Bedford County, highlighting the beautification of the business district using façade grants through DCED’s Keystone Communities program. “Revitalizing downtown districts is a top priority of the Wolf Administration because we know […]
Bloomsburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined Senator John Gordner, Representative David Millard, and other elected officials to announce the approval of funding to support a comprehensive flood protection project for the town of Bloomsburg. This announcement comes after years of the administration working with the community […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates IRIS USA Groundbreaking in Luzerne County, Commitment to Pennsylvania Jobs
May 25, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin praised the expansion of IRIS USA, a manufacturer and distributor of injection-molded plastic products, that will create 95 new Pennsylvania jobs and mark the first IRIS USA location on the east coast United States. “The groundbreaking of the Hazle Township facility […]
Secretary Davin Highlights DCED-Supported Community Revitalization Projects During Walking Tour of Lewistown
May 24, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local officials for a walking tour of downtown Lewistown, Mifflin County, highlighting successful state-supported beautification and development projects including façade rehabilitation in Monument Square, infrastructure improvements, and projects like Fountain Square and the Mann Edge Terrace apartment complex. “In our […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding to Reading Area Community College (RACC) to provide young adults with basic manufacturing production and employability skills to help them get good-paying, reliable jobs with area manufacturers. “One of the most important ways we can strengthen our manufacturing sector is by providing Pennsylvanians […]
Governor Wolf Announces New Funding for Nine Projects to Promote Energy Efficiency and Spur Economic Development
May 22, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Governor Tom Wolf today announced nine new project approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), that will benefit Pennsylvania residents and businesses through promoting energy efficiency and building out infrastructure to bring abundant energy to homes and commercial buildings. “Development of our energy infrastructure – whether through expanding access to natural gas, […]
Governor Wolf Announces New Approvals for Low-interest Loans to Support Family Farming Operations in Seven Counties
May 22, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced seven new low-interest loan approvals through the Commonwealth Financing Authority that will help small family farms make the necessary capital improvements to sustain and grow their livelihoods in Adams, Bedford, Berks, Columbia, Lancaster, Northumberland, and Snyder counties. “The survival of small family farms is not just essential […]
Governor Wolf Announces Support for New, No-Cost Manufacturing Training Program in North Central PA
May 17, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding to Workforce Solutions of North Central Pennsylvania to provide trainees with electronics and machinery training at no cost to help them get jobs with local manufacturers. “One of the most important ways we can strengthen our workforce is to empower job seekers – […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced Spartan Motors, Inc., will be leveraging the highly skilled workforce of Ephrata, Lancaster County, by expanding and creating nearly 200 new jobs at its truck body manufacturing facility. “Spartan’s decision to expand right here in Pennsylvania demonstrates the strength of our manufacturing sector, which has been a […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates Groundbreaking of Significant Development Project on Erie Bayfront
May 11, 2018
Erie, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin joined local leaders in breaking ground on the first phase of the state-supported Harbor Place development project, a mixed-use residential and commercial center on Erie’s Bayfront that will draw businesses, investors, residents, and visitors. “In the past few years, Erie has […]
Governor Wolf Announces New Funding to Expand Machining, Welding Training Programs in Northwest Pennsylvania
May 11, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding to the Precision Manufacturing Institute (PMI) in Crawford County to enhance its manufacturing training programs by adding more advanced trainings and placing an additional focus on employability skills that prospective workers need to get a job in manufacturing. “The purpose of the new […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates New Recreational Opportunities, Carbondale Riverwalk Improvements
May 10, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Scott Dunkelberger, Department of Conservation of Natural Resources (DCNR) Deputy Secretary for Conservation and Technical Services Lauren S. Imgrund, and Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT) project manager April Hannon joined the Lackawanna Heritage Valley and local leaders for the ribbon cutting […]
Community Members Join Wolf Administration in Johnstown for Cabinet in Your Community Event
May 7, 2018
Johnstown, PA – Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by community members for a Cabinet in Your Community event at the University of Pittsburgh’s Johnstown campus. “The exceptional discussion and positive energy this series has brought to Pennsylvania continued at today’s event in Johnstown,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “It’s important that we continue to […]
Harrisburg, PA – The Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and PA Commission for Women co-hosted a free film screening and panel discussion of the groundbreaking documentary Dream, Girl at the Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg. The event is a part of a week-long celebration of PA Small Business Week, designed to recognize the […]
Governor Wolf Announces Grant for New Manufacturing Training Program in the Lehigh Valley
May 4, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding to support the Manufacturers Resource Center (MRC) in coordination with the Lehigh Carbon Community College and Workforce Board Lehigh Valley in the development of a new manufacturing training program for the Lehigh Valley. “In order to strengthen our manufacturing sector and empower our […]
Wolf Administration Announces Additional Funding for Flood Protection for Solomon Creek Area Residents
May 3, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin was joined by Senator John Yudichak, Representative Eddie Day Pashinski, and Mayor Anthony G. George to announce the approval of more than $1.4 million in additional funding through the Community Development Block Grant Disaster Recovery program to protect the city of […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, on behalf of Governor Wolf, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Secretary Dennis Davin and the Department of Labor and Industry (L&I) Secretary Jerry Oleksiak joined students and manufacturing leaders at the Forum Auditorium in Harrisburg to announce the winners of the statewide ‘What’s So Cool About Manufacturing?’ (WSCM) Student […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced new low-interest loan approvals through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) program for eight business projects in six counties across the commonwealth that will help create and retain nearly 700 jobs statewide. “These projects approved today will help create and retain Pennsylvania jobs, and stand as great […]
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the opening of a new fellowship program through his Manufacturing PA Initiative designed to partner Pennsylvania’s best and brightest undergraduate and graduate students with local manufacturers to develop new technologies and advance innovation statewide. “While exploring all the ways in which we could advance technology and innovation in […]
Students, Community Members Join Wolf Administration in Williamsport for Cabinet in Your Community Event
April 30, 2018
Williamsport, PA – Today, Wolf Administration cabinet officials were joined by 175 attendees including 50 college students for a Cabinet in Your Community event at Lycoming College. “The exceptional discussion and positive energy this series has brought to Pennsylvania continued at today’s event in Williamsport,” said Governor Tom Wolf. “It’s important that we continue to […]
Harrisburg, PA – On Monday, the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) and PA Commission for Women will co-host a free film screening and panel discussion of the groundbreaking documentary Dream, Girl at the Pennsylvania State Museum in Harrisburg. Dream, Girl chronicles a diverse group of women as they share their experiences of what […]
Wolf Administration Celebrates Entrepreneurship, Tours Pajama Factory Makerspace at 2018 PA Wilds Creative Entrepreneur’s Conference
April 27, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED) Executive Deputy Secretary Scott Dunkelberger joined Lycoming County Commissioner Rick Mirabito and officials from the Department of Conservation and Natural Resources for a tour of the Pajama Factory in Williamsport, Lycoming County, and to meet with one of the makerspace’s tenants Equinox, a manufacturer […]
Governor Wolf Announces IRIS USA Expanding into Pennsylvania and Creating 95 New Jobs in Luzerne County
April 25, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that IRIS USA (IRIS), a manufacturer and distributor of injection-molded plastic products, will expand operations into Pennsylvania and establish a manufacturing facility in Hazle Township, Luzerne County, creating 95 new jobs. “Manufacturing has such a strong history in Pennsylvania, and with this expansion, IRIS is helping continue […]
Governor Wolf Announces Expansion of USSC Group, Creation of More Than 240 Manufacturing Jobs in Chester County
April 24, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced that USSC Group (USSC), a manufacturer of custom seating and fire suppression products for the transit, military, and first responder markets, will expand its operations in Pennsylvania and establish a manufacturing facility in Uwchlan Township, Chester County, creating more than 240 new jobs. “The decision by USSC […]
Governor Wolf Announces Administration’s Efforts Helped More Than 2,000 Companies Train Their Existing Workforce
April 18, 2018
Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Tom Wolf announced the most recent impact figures for the incumbent worker training program funded through the Department of Community and Economic Development (DCED). This past year, the administration supported the training of more than 44,000 employees at more than 800 companies statewide. A total of 120,000 workers at more […]
Governor Wolf Announces Funding to Increase Welding Training Opportunities in Bedford and Somerset Counties
April 17, 2018
Program established through governor’s new Manufacturing PA Initiative Harrisburg, PA – Today, Governor Wolf announced the approval of new funding through the Pennsylvania Manufacturing Training-to-Career program to assist the Greater Johnstown Career & Technology Center (GJCTC) in the creation of two new welding training programs in the region. “With these Manufacturing PA grants, GJCTC will […]